CAN you go less then 20 grams of carbs

[gogirlinc]

NEwBIE QUESTION:

Can you go below the 20 g of carbs without something happening to you like a heart attack for something? Has anyone tried it and have you lost more weight by doing that?

Shannon

[Dodger]

The orignal Atkins' plan (1972) was 5 grams of carb. That was upped to 20 grams in the revised book. I doubt that there is a significant difference in weight loss between the two levels of carbs as both are very little carbs. Both levels are healthy for the heart and other body organs.

[MissSherry]

I go 0 carbs but I am NOT doing Atkins (though I have in the past). You won't die :) Good luck on your journey...

[gogirlinc]

Thank you Sherry, Your stats are amazing!

[jmscott74]

If you go without any carbs, that means you're going without any veggies. Bad choice. The trick to low-carb is to find the highest amount of carbs you can have without going out of ketosis. 20 is a guide, because that's the level for a lot of people. Some people can have 40-50 or more and not go out of ketosis. You will gain nothing by completely eliminating carbs, and you will severely limit your food choices and your nutrition that way.

[MissSherry]

If you go without any carbs, that means you're going without any veggies. Bad choice.
By your opinions. For me it is the best way :)

[jmscott74]

By your opinions. For me it is the best way :)


I don't claim to be any sort of nutrition expert, and your stats are quite good, but I have yet to hear of any credible source state that eliminating vegetables from your diet is a good idea.

[gogirlinc]

[COLOR=Magenta]I read a post on aol, and the girl said she lost so much weight from just meat and cheese everyday. Shes like a size 1!

The truth is, I will add a bit of veggies. I just gotta go shoppin. I just gotta think of some yummy way to make them. I will probobly put cheese over them .Does anyone have any veggie recipes that they just cant live without?

Its early now, but ive had a piece of salami and a cup of coffee with heavy cream.

I promised myself I wouldnt weigh myself again until Friday. My face is getting smaller, and my belly is reallly starting to go down...unbelievable, this is fast....i LUUV fast!

I have so much energy!!! I started dancing last night to Shakira, i would hope, high impact because I was sweating a lot, and jumping around for 35 minutes. I hope that counts for high impact aerobics (Im sure it does)
OMG I think im actually going to be thin again!!
Im so excited!!!! :wave: :D

[Rsmry]

Yay, gogirlinc!

Was reading further last night in DANDR, and Dr Atkins advises rather strongly against a protein/fat fast unless the person is extremely metabolically resistant and preferably under a doctor's care. He said for other people it can be dangerous. As for me, I am thrilled with ten pounds (4½ kg) in ten days on the regular Induction plan!

Rosemary

[MissSherry]

That is his Fat Fast. That is not what some here do though by cutting all carbs. 2 diff. plans :)

His original book had you limit carbs to 5 a day. Though his induction then was only a week. He then switched to a more readily accepted induction and plan.

[Betsy-StL]

NEwBIE QUESTION:

Can you go below the 20 g of carbs without something happening to you like a heart attack for something? Has anyone tried it and have you lost more weight by doing that?

Shannon
Hi Shannon :wave:
I've kept my carbs below 20g for most of the 8 months I've been on Atkins. Usually between 10 and 15, sometimes as low as 7 or 8.

Good Luck on your low carb journey.

Betsy :D

[ProfGumby]

I believe the meat and egg fast to be a good way to go real low in carbs. It might be very similar to your Carnivore diet MissSherry. I have done the M&E fast with good results, but I end up craving my veggies and salads as well as my protein shakes and cheese...so I only do it once in a while as a stall breaker, or to compensate for a day or two of higher carb intake.

Definately a YMMV thing...and one of personal tastes....